7 things to do around Wausau this week

 

Rock Ridge Orchard Opening Day

Friday, Aug. 28 | Rock Ridge Orchard, Edgar
There’s a coolness in the evening air and the fall season is nearly upon us. For those who can’t wait, head out to Rock Ridge Orchard for their opening weekend starting Friday. Available apple’s include honeycrisp, zestar and ginger gold. There will also be bakery items, caramel apples, fresh pressed cider, apple cider donuts, hardy mums, pumpkins, local crafts and more. Enjoy the petting zoo, wagon rides and expanded play area. The outdoor cider bar is open on weekends with regional ciders, sours, radlers and cocktails. No admission fee. rockridgeorchard.com

 

St. Vinny’s Parking Lot Party

Friday, Aug. 28 | St. Vincent de Paul, Wausau
There’s great value to be found at the St. Vincent de Paul Parking Lot Party on Friday. The event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features a store-wide discounts, a bake sale, food trucks, kids’ games, Ashley Furniture scratch-and-dent deals, Smart Chicks and Old Bags pop-up sale (purses, hats, scarfs, vintage items, jewelry, designer bags) and more. For updates, follow St. Vincent de Paul of Wausau on Facebook.

 

Live Music at Bull Falls Brewing Co.

Friday, Aug. 28 | Bull Falls Brewing Co., Wausau
Enjoy some rock covers and originals from Through Crimson outside Bull Falls Brewing Co. in the biergarten. Their set runs 5-9 p.m.

 

Rec Release

Aug. 29-30 │ Whitewater Park, Wausau
Kayakers, canoeists and boogie boarders of all ability levels are welcome to ride the rapids of the Wisconsin River during this weekend’s recreational release. Prospective rapid-goers need to sign a waiver in advance, but registration is done on-site for $20 a day or $30 for the weekend. The course is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Don’t want to get in the water? There is plenty of seating riverside to watch the adventurous rapid riders from the safety of dry land.

 

Stained Glass Workshop: Chickadees

Saturday, Aug. 29 | K & P Creations, Wausau

This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new skill. No experience or materials necessary. Glass pieces are pre-cut so attendees can work on foiling, burnishing and soldering their stained-glass chickadee to completion. The workshop generally takes 2-2.5 hours depending on how quickly you want to work. Reserve your spot: square.link/u/WoN8czXr

 

Children’s Imaginarium Rubber Duck Regatta

Saturday, Aug. 29 | Whitewater Park, Wausau
Rubber duck races will return to Whitewater Park for an afternoon of family fun beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Children’s Imaginarium will launch 1,000 lucky ducks into the Wisconsin River at 4:15 p.m. and one lucky duck will swim away with a $2,000 grand prize. The top 10 ducks win prizes. Purchase ducks at the Children’s Imaginarium for $20. Proceeds from the Rubber Duck Regatta directly benefit the Children’s Imaginarium. childrensimaginarium.org

 

Concerts on the Square

Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 400 Block, Wausau
Bring your cooler and a lawn chair! Concerts on the Square wraps up this week with a performance from Dig Deep: a hard-driving string band from Stevens Point that delivers a rare brand of bluegrass that’s influenced by rock, punk and metal. Dig Deep was originally slated to perform on June 10, but that concert was rescheduled due to severe weather. So enjoy this “bonus” week of Concerts on the Square! Carry-ins are allowed with rotating food trucks available onsite every week. Check wausauevents.org for food truck listings.